Menu Date: November 2009
Wine Flights
Share the discovery of food and wine pairing through these wine flights which are designed to make the Kouzzina dining experience very special.
(Three 2-ounce pours for tasting)
'Cat Flight' - Cat Cora's Own "Coranation" Wines $17.00
Coranation, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley Well -structured, with ripe apple, blood orange, spice and pear notes that are juicy and refreshing, with terrific focus
Coranation, Chardonnay, Russian River - Cat Cora designed the perfect Chardonnay for her cuisine with tropical fruit, vanilla, and spice
Coranation, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast - Cherries, cranberries, cinnamon, clove and rose petals with clove, vanilla, and roasted pecan nuances
Greek Isles Flight $15.00
Sigalas, Assyrtiko Blend, Santorini - Lean and crisp, citrus blossoms, Asian pear and fig, lots of minerality and bright citrus acidity
Argyros, Atlantis White, Santorini - 100% Assyrtiko shows white blossoms, refreshing and crisp blend of lemons and limes, pears with bracing acidity
Enoteca Emery, Athiri, Rhodes - Bright and clean with lemon, green melon, and white peach
California Fruit Bombs $15.00
Graff Family, Grenache, Monterey County - Juicy ripe red fruit and spice dominates the nose with wild strawberry jam and peppery spice, warm, rich and softly textured
Edna Valley Vineyards, Syrah, Edna Valley - Distinctive spiciness and peppery perfume with blackberry and black cherry flavors, leather and smoky oak with soft and ripe tannins
Zen of Zin, Zinfandel, Old Vines, California - The nose is full of vanilla, plum, and spice, ripe on the palate with spicy blackberry jam, chocolate and toffee flavors
Blood of Bacchus $17.00
Argyros, Atlantis Red, Santorini Red - fruit, raisin and prune with leather, structured and well-balanced
Boutari, Naoussa - Spicy on the nose with cedar, olive, tomato and mint, full-bodied and spicy with sweet vanilla, berries and cocoa
Rapsani, Reserve, Mt. Olympus, Thessaly - Elegant style with juicy black currant and licorice, with lush and velvety mouth coating tannins
Mezze
Kouzzina Sampler - Choice of two skewers with Marinated Olives, Spiced Cashews, Dolmades, Tzatziki, Hummus, and Grilled Pita $17.99 (Serves Two)
(Choose from Spicy Gulf Prawns, Sesame Lamb Meatballs, or All Natural Chicken)
Crisp Calamari and Lemon - Coated in Aborio Rice Flour with Spicy Yogurt and Garlic Yogurt $12.99
Vongole - Manila Clams, Calabrese Sausage, Wine Broth, and Garlic Croutons $12.99
Kouzzina Spreads - Harissa Yogurt, Kalamata Fig, and Chickpea Hummus with Grilled Pita $9.99
Brick Oven Bread - Caramelized Onions, Olives, and Roasted Sweet Peppers $9.99
Goat Cheese-stuffed Grape Leaf - Large Grape Leaf filled with Herbed Goat Cheese and Grilled $6.99
Spanakopita - Traditional Phyllo Pie of Spinach, Feta, Leeks, and Dill $7.99
Saganaki - Seared Haloumi Cheese with Lemon and Oregano $7.99
Soup and Salad
Avgolemono - Traditional Egg-lemon Soup with Chicken and Rice $7.49
Roasted Pepper and Chickpea Soup - with Hummus $6.99
Spiro's Greek Salad - Vine-ripened Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Kalamata Olives, and Feta $7.49
House Salad Seasonal - Lettuces with Spiced Cashews, Herbs, and Lemon Vinaigrette $6.99
Piato
Oak-fired Pork T-bone - with Farmhouse Greens and Citrus-Fennel Marmalade $26.99
Francis Coppola, Director's Cut, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley
Cinnamon Stewed Chicken - with Tomatoes, Herbed Orzo, and Mazithra Cheese $22.99
Coranation, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Traditional Whole Fish Pan-roasted - with Braised Greens, Greek Olives, Fennel, and Smoked Chili $27.99
Coranation, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
Slow-cooked Lamb Shank served with Oven-baked Gigantes Beans and Pepper Sauce $26.99
Graff Family Vineyards, Grenache, Chalone Appellation, Monterey County
Fisherman's Stew - Scallops, seasonal Fish, Shellfish, Fennel, Grilled Bread, and Ouzo Butter $25.99
Baileyana, Chardonnay, Grand Firepeak Cuvee, Edna Valley
Wood-grilled Flank Steak - with fresh Herb Saltsa and Kouzzina Potatoes $22.99
Brassfield Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, High Serenity Ranch, High Valley
Pastitsio - Greek-style Lasagna with Bucatini Pasta, Cinnamon-stewed Meat Sauce, and Bechamel $19.99
Argyros, Atlantis Red, Santorini
Char-grilled Lamb Burger - with Olives, Feta, and crisp Sweet Potato Fries $15.99
Cupcake Vineyards, Merlot, Central Coast
Spiced Briami - Oven-roasted Vegetables, Oregano, Mazithra Cheese served with Herbed Orzo $19.99
Rapsani, Rapsani Reserve, Thessaly
Sides
Kouzzina Smashed Garlic-fried Potatoes $5.99
Herbed Orzo with Greek Olive Oil and Kasseri Cheese $4.99
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts - with Capers and Lemon $5.49
Oven-baked Gigantes Beans - with Tomato Sauce and Olive Oil $5.49
Sauteed Farmhouse Greens - with Toasted Garlic $4.99
Chilled Salt-roasted Beets - with Skordalia $4.99
Desserts
A Sweet Ending to Your Celebration . . . Baklava - Traditional Walnut and Cinnamon Pastry with Pistachio Gelato $7.49
Chocolate Budino Cake - Warm Molten Chocolate with Whipped Sweet Cream $8.49
Galaktoboureko - Semolina Custard in Baked Phyllo Dough and Vanilla-Praline Gelato $7.49
Loukoumades - Freshly Made Greek Doughnuts drizzled with Warm Honey $6.99
Greek-style Yogurt Sorbet - with seasonal Fruit and Mint Syrup $6.49
Greek Cookies - A selection of Cora family favorites! $5.99
Beverages
Coke, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, Sprite, Barq's Root Beer, or Minute Maid Light Pomegranate Lemonade $2.69
Coffees
Kouzzina Press Pot Coffee - Enjoy the robust and unique flavors of this signature blend coffee available only at Kouzzina! $6.29 each pot (Serves Two)
Frappe - A refreshing chilled blend of Coffee, Milk, and Natural Sugar served over Ice $3.89
Regular and Decaf$2.19
Cappuccino $3.89
Espresso $3.39
Caffé Latte $3.89
Assorted Hot Teas $2.19
Non-Alcoholic Specialties
Tinker Bell and Friends or Lightning McQueen Raceway Punch - Minute Maid Light Lemonade Punch served in a souvenir Fairies or Cars Cup with a glowing Tinker Bell or Lightning McQueen Clip-on Light $6.49
Frappe - A refreshing chilled blend of Coffee, Milk, and Natural Sugar served over Ice $3.89
Kouzzina Press Pot Coffee - Enjoy the robust and unique flavors of this signature blend coffee available only at Kouzzina! $6.29 each pot (Serves Two)
Mega-Berry Smoothie - Raspberry Puree and Nonfat Yogurt blended with Odwalla Berries GoMega (an excellent source of Omega-3) $4.69
Coranation Wines
Coranation, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley - Cat Cora designed the perfect Chardonnay for her cuisine, with tropical fruit, vanilla, and spice Glass $10.00 Bottle $45.00
Coranation, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley - Well-structured, with ripe apple, blood orange, spice and pear notes Glass $13.00 Bottle $57.00
Coranation, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast - Cherries, cranberries, cinnamon, and rose petals with clove, vanilla and roasted pecan nuances Glass $11.00 Bottle $49.00
Coranation, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley - Cat's own wine, displays deep and intense black fruit with blueberries and cassis liqueur, baking spices and vanilla, long and intense finish Glass $17.00 Bottle $75.00
Sweet Dessert Wine 3-oz. Pour
Antoniou, Vin Santo, Santorini, Greece - Caramel colored with aromas of toffee, dried fruits and nuts, grapes are sun dried for 15 days, then pressed $10.00
Beer
Mythos Lager Greece - Slightly sweet and balanced with rich and long-lasting aftertaste $5.75
Alfa Lager Athens - A very light style lager with a mildly hoppy finish $5.75
Opa!
Metaxa Ouzo - A chilled shot of the national drink of Greece $9.00
Specialty Beverages
Cat's Ouzo-tini - Cat's personal recipe features Absolut Vodka, Metaxa Ouzo, Pineapple Juice, fresh Lime Juice, and Pomegranate served in a Sugar-rimmed Martini Glass Shaken and served table side $9.25
Sun Kissed Cocktail - Bacardi Rum, TY KU Citrus Liqueur, fresh Mint, Agave Nectar, Orange Juice, and Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice topped with Sprite $9.25
Pomegranate Splash - Citrus Vodka, PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, and Cranberry Juice topped with Soda Water $8.25
Sangria Kouzzina - house blend Sangria Glass $7.50 Pitcher $25.00
Kouzzina-rita - Organic Blanco Tequila, Agave Nectar, fresh Lime Juice, and a splash of PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur $10.25
Sparkling Poinsettia - Domaine Spiropoulos Greek Sparkling Wine with a splash of PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur $12.00
Greek Island Iced Tea - Citrus Vodka, Rum, Gin, Metaxa Ouzo, and Sweet-and-Sour topped with a splash of Coca-Cola $9.25
Dessert Cocktails
Godiva Dark Chocolate Martini - Stoli Vanil Vodka, Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur, and Frangelico $9.25
Berries & Cream - Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry Vodka, Chambord, Frangelico, and Half & Half $9.25
Citrónge Café - Patrón Citrónge Orange Liqueur, Patrón XO Café Liqueur, White Créme de Cacao, and Half & Half $8.25
Glossary
Avgolemono - An Egg and Lemon Soup
Briami - Oven-baked Vegetables including Eggplant, Tomatoes, Onions, with aromatic Herbs and Seasonings
Dolmades - Grapevine Leaves stuffed with Rice or Meat
Feta - Semi-soft, Crumbly, Brined White Cheese made from Goat or Sheep's Milk
Frappé - blend of Coffee, Milk, and Natural Sugar served over Ice
Gigantes - Baked Beans with Tomato Sauce and various Herbs
Glyka - Desserts
Haloumi - A Semi-soft Cheese usually made from Cow's Milk
Harissa - Spicy Red Sauce made with Caraway Seeds, Red Peppers, Garlic, Olive Oil, and Hot Peppers
Hummus - Spread made with crushed Chickpeas, Lemon, and Garlic
Kalamata - Dark Purple Olives
Kasseri - Medium-hard Pale Yellow Cheese made from Sheep's Milk
Kouzzina - Kitchen
Mazithra - A salted Cheese made from Sheep's Milk
Orzo - tiny Rice-shaped Pasta
Ouzo - a colorless alcoholic drink flavored with Anise
Pastitsio - a layered Casserole of Pasta, Ground Meat, and Cream Sauce
Phyllo - Paper thin sheets of pastry dough used in many savory and sweet dishes
Piato - Entrée
Psari Psito - Oven-roasted Fish
Saganaki - dish made by searing Greek Cheese in a sizzling pan
Skordalia - Cold Garlic Potato Purée
Spanakopita - Spinach-filled Pastries
Spiro - Cat Cora's Father
Tzatziki - Cucumber-Yogurt Dip
